Here are 10 risk factors for sibling estrangement: 1. Family trauma. Children raised in chaotic, abusive, or neglectful families, run the greatest risk of estrangement, as many are living...

Sibling rivalry is a natural part of growing up, but sometimes those feelings of jealousy or competition can persist into adulthood. Whether it’s over career success, relationships, or other achievements, these negative emotions can create a toxic environment and drive siblings apart.

Understanding why adult siblings stop speaking can help you navigate and mend those strained relationships. Whether it’s unresolved childhood issues, different life paths, or simple miscommunication, it’s important to tackle these challenges with empathy and effort.

Here are six reasons adult sibling don't get along, and four ways to handle it. 1. Estates/wills. Buried wounds frequently resurface along with emotions that arise from grief and loss, and this increases the possibility of a power struggle, says certified life coach Krystal Conner, based in Atlanta.